CVE-2016-6460 Security feature bypass in Cisco Firepower System Software 5.4.0.2 through 6.2.0
Unauthenticated attackers can bypass FTP malware detection rules to download malware if a specific file policy is configured.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-6460?
CVE-2016-6460 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Firepower System Software 5.4.0.2 through 6.2.0, published on 19 Nov 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the FTP Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (REST API) for Cisco Firepower System Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass FTP malware detection rules and download malware over an FTP connection. Cisco Firepower System Software is affected when the device has a file policy with malware block configured for FTP connections. More Information: CSCuv36188 CSCuy91156. Known Affected Releases: 5.4.0.2 5.4.1.1 5.4.1.6 6.0.0 6.1.0 6.2.0. Known Fixed Releases: 6.0.0.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6460?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Firesight System Software.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6460?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6460 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-6460 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6460 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Cisco Firepower System Software 5.4.0.2 through 6.2.0
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wx73-xmw3-898p.